Friday Circle: Gyils

We you invite you to join us for our next Friday Drum Circle on Friday, Sept. 18, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

ABOUT THE EVENT:
The circle is open to all backgrounds, genders and skill levels. You'll experience an evening of exploring the gyils in a dynamic class led by Brooke.

A gyil is an African xylophone played with mallets. This is a perfect space to explore this intriguing, melodic percussion instrument in a fun, easy setting.

Register in advance or drop in.

We accept digital payment through our website, Venmo or Paypal. We also accept exact change (we don't usually carry cash on hand) or check made out to the Women's Drum Center.

Cost: $15 per participant
Ages 16+

Register on our website: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-sept2026

All gender identities welcome to participate in our Friday Circle series which take place on the third Friday each month.

No experience necessary.

REGISTRATION:
Register here: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-sept2026

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Brooke brings extensive world percussion experience teaching, learning, and performing on a variety of instruments. She brings incredible passion and expertise in teaching folks how to approach, explore and play the gyils.

GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow.

Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.

Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.

Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell.